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fromTasting Table
15 hours ago

Why Boomers Tend To Save More Money On Groceries - Tasting Table

Boomers are far more likely than any other group to be aware of price increases. When prices go up, they cut back on non-essential items and avoid impulse buys, with just 53% succumbing to them.
Fashion & style
US news
fromwww.npr.org
21 hours ago

Tax refunds are trending a bit higher this year. Here's how people are spending them

Tax refunds this year average $3,521, up 11% from last year, with many Americans using them for essential expenses and debt repayment.
fromAdExchanger
2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.
EU data protection
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Case-Shiller: Home price growth cooled further in January

Home prices are experiencing a decline in real terms, with affordability issues and regional disparities impacting the housing market.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Case-Shiller: Home price growth cooled further in January

Home prices are experiencing a decline in real terms, with affordability issues and regional disparities impacting the housing market.
#dtc-beauty
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMerced Sun-Star
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and changing consumer expectations.
E-Commerce
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

12-year-old beauty brand closing nearly all stores

The DTC beauty model faces challenges requiring brands to prioritize profitability and adapt strategies amid rising costs and shifting consumer expectations.
#walmart
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Walmart Price Prediction: Steady Growth Makes Analysts Bullish

Walmart's stock is projected to reach $130.57 in 12 months, reflecting a 5.7% upside with strong eCommerce and advertising growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Better Stock To Buy In 2026: Costco or Walmart

Walmart and Costco both reported strong growth, but their business models differ significantly in digital acceleration and membership loyalty strategies.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Your Easter candy is still expensive - even with cheaper cocoa

What we're seeing in the U.S., including higher prices, smaller sizes and less cocoa in some products, reflects longer-term adjustments. Prices are likely to stay high through 2026 and could climb further if supply expectations don't hold.
Silicon Valley food
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

GameStop Thought Buying Games Online Was A 'Passing Phase'

GameStop underestimated digital distribution, believing physical stores would remain dominant despite the rise of platforms like Steam.
fromEsquire
2 days ago

The Best Sneaker Deals We Spotted in April (So Far)

The supportive high drop Cloudnova 2s are down from $170 to $115, making them an excellent choice for serious runners looking for quality at a discount.
Running
US Elections
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A year later, two charts show how Liberation Day inflation panic actually panned out

Tariff policies have fluctuated, impacting prices and consumer uncertainty, but inflation effects have been milder than anticipated over the past year.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
#retail-sales
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Retail sales tick up 0.6% in February before Iran war, gas price spike | Fortune

Retail sales rose 0.6% in February, but rising gasoline prices due to the Iran conflict may negatively impact consumer sentiment and spending.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Economists surprised by consumer spending's screeching halt in December | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Retail sales tick up 0.6% in February before Iran war, gas price spike | Fortune

Retail sales rose 0.6% in February, but rising gasoline prices due to the Iran conflict may negatively impact consumer sentiment and spending.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Economists surprised by consumer spending's screeching halt in December | Fortune

Music production
fromRAIN News
4 days ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
#gen-z
fromForbes
2 days ago
Marketing

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
fromFortune
3 days ago
E-Commerce

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

Gen Z spends more time researching purchases than boomers, with 50% considering items for two or more days before buying.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Brands Keep Treating Gen Z Like Younger Millennials, And It's Costing Them

Gen Z prioritizes secondhand shopping and demands transparency from brands, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and expectations compared to millennials.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

Gen Z spends more time researching purchases than boomers, with 50% considering items for two or more days before buying.
Business intelligence
fromBusline News
2 days ago

Analysis Highlights 20x ROI For ABA Marketplace Attendees - Busline News

ABA Marketplace generated $124.9 million in business activity, reinforcing its status as North America's leading bus and group travel event.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Inside the data center financing boom and the teams Wall Street is building to win it

Wall Street banks are rapidly financing AI data centers, with deal values soaring into the tens of billions, necessitating a shift in funding strategies.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Pruning The Mediavine; Shoppers Aren't Clicking Amazon's AI Ads | AdExchanger

Digital publishers face challenges due to AI and traffic changes, leading to layoffs and a focus on high-impact areas.
#costco
SF food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I took the same grocery list to Walmart and Costco. When it comes to prices and value, I found a clear winner.

Costco offers better prices on groceries compared to Walmart, but Walmart provides more variety without a membership fee.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Awkward And Risky Move Some Costco Customers Make At Checkout - Tasting Table

Leaving membership cards on checkout dividers at Costco can slow down the process and create frustration for both employees and customers.
SF food
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I took the same grocery list to Walmart and Costco. When it comes to prices and value, I found a clear winner.

Costco offers better prices on groceries compared to Walmart, but Walmart provides more variety without a membership fee.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Awkward And Risky Move Some Costco Customers Make At Checkout - Tasting Table

Leaving membership cards on checkout dividers at Costco can slow down the process and create frustration for both employees and customers.
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals you can still get

Final day for many retailers' discounts, with some deals still available after Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
fromTearsheet
3 days ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The most profound disconnect between boomers and younger generations isn't about avocado toast or laziness - it's that boomers inherited an economy designed to reward time invested, while millennials and Gen Z are navigating one that rewards attention captured, and the skill sets don't translate - Silicon Canals

Generational tension arises from differing economic realities between baby boomers and younger generations, affecting perceptions of work and success.
#ecommerce
#eu-customs-reform
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
EU data protection
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders

A landmark EU customs reform introduces measures for e-commerce, imposing handling fees and classifying online platforms as importers responsible for compliance.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
3 days ago

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Growing micro markets were a single-family outlier in late 2025

Single-family construction declined in most areas in late 2025, except for micro counties, which saw a 1.6% increase.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

How Much More Your Easter Basket And Dinner Will Cost In 2026 - Tasting Table

Food inflation significantly impacts holiday spending, with Easter costs rising sharply compared to previous years.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, indicating fragile consumer spending amid rising energy costs and economic tightening.
#ai-in-commerce
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
2 days ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

AI is transforming shopping experiences, with companies debuting new tools and formats at Shoptalk 2023.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Visa says AI could start making purchases for you. Not everyone wants that, but here's how close we are

AI is influencing consumer purchases and acting on behalf of shoppers in commerce.
E-Commerce
fromVogue
2 days ago

Discussing the Future of Shopping at the Vogue Business x Swap Shoptalk Dinner

AI is transforming shopping experiences, with companies debuting new tools and formats at Shoptalk 2023.
London startup
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 weeks ago

New Ecommerce Tools: March 18, 2026

Ecommerce platforms introduce AI agents for dropshipping, fulfillment automation, customer decisioning, and product protection while expanding logistics infrastructure.
#agentic-commerce
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
fromAmerican Banker
2 months ago
E-Commerce

Retailers like agentic shopping more than AI payments

Retailers prioritize making product catalogs discoverable and maintaining data integrity for AI agents rather than prioritizing payments inside LLM platforms.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
4 days ago

AI Is Deciding What Your Customers See - Most Brands Haven't Caught Up

AI agents are transforming e-commerce, projected to account for 25% of global sales by 2030, shifting traditional consumer engagement models.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Secondhand clothes sales forecast to hit $289bn as AI helps shoppers find deals

Secondhand clothing sales are projected to grow 12% this year, reaching $289bn, driven by AI and social media influencers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Shopify Price Prediction: SHOP Stock Price From 2026 to 2030

Shopify's price target is $129.65, indicating a 16% upside from the current price of $111.77.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Visa Is Down 14% This Year While Analysts See 33% Upside From Here

Visa shares are down 14% year to date despite strong quarterly performance, attracting attention on r/stocks for trading near 52-week lows.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nike's China Reset Will Take 4 Quarters - Wall Street Is Done Waiting

Nike stock faces significant analyst downgrades and a prolonged recovery in China, leading to a 14.44% drop in early trading.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Upgrades Celsius Holdings: Costco Fear Overdone and the Franchise Is Still Growing

Celsius Holdings upgraded to Buy by Deutsche Bank, citing oversold conditions despite competition concerns from Costco.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

What's Next for Retail Media? The five trends to plan for in 2024 and beyond.

Retail media will reach $55B in 2024, driven by first-party data access, identity solutions, clean rooms, artificial intelligence, and expansion beyond traditional retail environments.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
3 days ago

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.
#e-commerce
E-Commerce
fromForbes
5 days ago

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
5 days ago

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.
#amazon-spring-sale
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $25: Last chance to save

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is scheduled for March 25-31, 2026, with deals available to all shoppers.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The most popular Amazon Spring Sale deals, according to thousands of readers

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 to March 31, 2026, featuring daily deals across various categories.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Best Amazon Spring Sale deals under $25: Last chance to save

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is scheduled for March 25-31, 2026, with deals available to all shoppers.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The most popular Amazon Spring Sale deals, according to thousands of readers

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 to March 31, 2026, featuring daily deals across various categories.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

My Old Navy pricing experiment: How I became a part-time trader of socks, leggings, and T-shirts

Dynamic pricing at retailers like Old Navy creates fluctuating costs, turning consumers into day traders of everyday goods.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Macy's Debuted a New Tool - And Customers Who Use It Spend 400% More. Here's How It Works.

Macy's launched 'Ask Macy's,' an AI shopping assistant that increases online spending by four times for users compared to non-users.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The most innovative retail companies of 2026

Innovative retailers in 2025 used technology to solve real problems rather than chase trends, adapting to market challenges effectively.
E-Commerce
fromTNW | Offers
2 weeks ago

Why the checkout is the most strategic product in your 2026 stack

The checkout process is now the most critical component impacting revenue for SaaS and ecommerce businesses.
#retail-industry
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Retail's Pivotal Year: The Structural Reset Defining 2026

Retail is undergoing a structural split between large retailers and niche brands, driven by new consumer preferences and technological advancements.
E-Commerce
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Retail's Pivotal Year: The Structural Reset Defining 2026

Retail is undergoing a structural split between large retailers and niche brands, driven by new consumer preferences and technological advancements.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Why this VC thinks 2026 will be 'the year of the consumer' | TechCrunch

Consumer tech investment is poised to rebound by 2026 as AI consumer products enable faster adoption, clearer product-market fit, and concierge-like experiences.
E-Commerce
fromRetail Brew
3 weeks ago

Consumers say they're financially worse off and it's changing how they shop

One in four Americans report worsening financial situations, driving widespread cost-cutting across groceries, personal care, dining, travel, and discretionary spending, with consumers increasingly favoring budget retailers and value-focused options.
E-Commerce
fromwww.thedrum.com
4 weeks ago

The changing retail landscape

Despite online growth and store closures, physical retail remains viable as consumers still value in-store experiences and maintain significant clothing budgets.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Retail sales growth to slow across US and Europe in 2026, Bain forecasts

Retail sales growth will slow in 2026 across the US, UK and major European economies as consumers face financial strain and cut discretionary spending.
E-Commerce
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

E-commerce sales to hit $1.8 trillion by 2030

U.S. e-commerce sales are projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, representing 29 percent of all retail sales and more than quadrupling since 2015.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 25, 2026

eBay acquires Depop for $1.2 billion to expand C2C commerce with younger buyers, while Radial launches AI-powered fraud prevention and payment orchestration solutions for merchants.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Who Is Buying UK Shops in 2025

New research from BusinessesForSale.com states that big companies may buy multiple shops that have the potential to be financially profitable. And in some cases, they may be willing to invest in one established shop. These buyers include private equity firms, and these groups may be seeking to improve shops through operational overhauls. Often, private equity firms are aiming to see high rental income and shop growth within a set timeframe. They'll look for business sales in the UK that can meet their financial goals.
Business
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

These 6 trends will define retail and e-commerce in 2024

AI, retail media networks, and shoppable formats will drive major disruption across retail and e-commerce in 2024 amid weak sales and hybrid shopping.
E-Commerce
fromThe Business of Fashion
2 months ago

AI Just Had Its Big Shopping Breakthrough. Is Fashion Ready?

AI-powered search and direct checkout integrations let consumers discover and purchase within AI platforms, increasing conversions and expanding brands' exposure.
E-Commerce
fromPractical Ecommerce
1 month ago

New Ecommerce Tools: February 11, 2026

New ecommerce tools launch for merchants covering generative AI, site-integrated assistants, chargeback prevention, ERP connectors, and other fulfillment, fraud, and marketing solutions.
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